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Index/Position No.:
35410, 35210, 255954/535880
Level 7
Position Title:
Academic Advisor
Department:
Academic Programs and Student Services
Expectations for All Employees
East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.
An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's
core values:
PEOPLE
come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve
their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS
are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY
of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE
is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY
is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
COMMITMENT
to intellectual achievement is embraced.
Function of Position
Responsible to the Director of Student Services for the recruitment, admission,
orientation, registration and advisement of Bachelor of Science in Nursing
students; provides professional, personal, and academic advising to
undergraduate students and aggressively pursues efficient and effective
recruitment opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
The position enables the College of Nursing to ensure that all undergraduate
students receive correct and prompt information regarding offerings within the
college, admission, progression and graduation policies, and creates a direct
line of communication with each student. This advisor solidifies university and
College of Nursing relationships with prospective, current students and alumni
of all the nursing programs.
Essential Functions
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Provides academic and personal advisement for prospective and enrolled BSN
students.
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Monitors academic progress of pre-nursing and nursing students.
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Develops programs of study.
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Outlines general education requirements.
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Assists
students in the interpretation of University and College of Nursing policies.
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Recruits for undergraduate and graduate programs by developing recruitment
strategies and maintaining relationships with university and outside
constituents.
Secondary Functions
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Serves
on college, university and community committees.
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Assist
in review of applications.
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Facilitates articulation and transfer agreements.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
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Knowledge of counseling and advisement skills.
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Knowledge of technical and time management skills.
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Ability to communicate, organize, and multitask effectively.
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Ability to be dependable.
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Ability to accomplish goals with minimum supervision
Supervision Given and Received
Performs under general supervision.
Determines own methods of performing assigned work. Indirectly supervises
co-workers who are assisting on projects, support staff and student workers of
the office.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; three years of related experience required;
knowledge of basic counseling and advising techniques required.
June 2008